We are currently recruiting research assistants to conduct
data collection as part of a plate waste study with the Lawrence and Lynn
Public School systems. This study is a three-year collaboration between
Harvard and Project Bread to examine the impact a professional chef to improve
student consumption of school meals. The study will also evaluate the
influence of “Smart Lunchroom” techniques which uses behavioral psychology to
encourage students to select healthier foods. Responsibilities of the
research assistants will include recording the foods selected and consumed by
students during the school lunch periods.

Dates:

Data collection will occur during the hours of about
9:30am-4:00pm, over 20 days (M-F) beginning in early April and ending in early
June. The current tentative testing schedule is during the weeks of
April 8, April 22, April 29, May 28, and June 3.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will have undergraduate/graduate degrees in
Nutrition, Public Health, Food Policy, Education, Psychology, or Economics and
will be available 3+ days per week during study weeks for at least 4 hours each
day (not including travel time), but schedule flexibility can be
accommodated. Access to a car is desirable, but not required, so long as
the candidate can get themselves to the testing site (there typically are
several carpool opportunities to facilitate this).

Compensation:

This is a paid position with a daily travel
stipend. Pay rates are on a sliding scale as follows: HS Diploma /
Current college undergraduates: $13/hr; College graduates: $14/hr;
Graduate students/ Advanced degree holders: $15/hr.

To Apply:

Please email a resume and cover letter (email format is ok),
detailing your interest and relevant experience to scott_richardson@projectbread.org
no later than March 29, 2013. Please include your availability at the
study site (during the hours of 9:30am-4:30pm, Mondays through Fridays- please
account for travel time to Lawrence and Lynn in your availability)